My friend's vinegar fix (huge mistake) echoed @anna_green48's soup story.

Honestly, getting lost sometimes adds to the adventure.

Just wait until you hit the "throw your phone across the room" level of frustration.

Wonder if that voids contracts lol.

It's not just about water damage, it's the hidden stuff like sewer backups or mold that creeps in later. Even a little bit of flooding can wreck your foundation over time, which gets crazy expensive. Skipping the check might save an hour now but could literally sink your biggest investment.